Hampton Court Palace Tour: Explore Tudor and Baroque Splendor

Discover Hampton Court Palace on a private tour. Explore Tudor and Baroque sections, grand apartments, kitchens, and gardens. Hear tales of Henry VIII and more.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hampton Court Palace - In this palace of two halves, you can look forward to entering the world of Henry VIII and learning about his six wives, on a tour which is tailored to your particular interests. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of a working Tudor kitchen, you will see the sumptuous Abraham Tapestries in Henry’s Great Hall, and hear…
What's Included
  • Jo has worked at Hampton Court for over 14 years
  • Jo has a Drama and Theatre Arts degree
  • Personal tour with Jo, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding
  • Featured on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’
  • Featured on BBC’s Timewatch ‘The King’s Servant’
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets - can be purchased via the Historic Royal Palaces website. Approx £27
  • Food and Drink
  • Transport
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Step into the realm of King Henry VIII by visiting his most famous residence, Hampton Court Palace. This 500-year-old structure is distinctive for its dual nature – featuring a Tudor side and a Baroque section designed for King William III by Sir Christopher Wren. On a personalized tour, customized to your preferences, you’ll discover the palace’s…

Location
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way
West Gate - Main entrance down the drive to the Palace (not the entry gates by the main road).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Denisepswann
Aug 29, 2025
Fascinating tour! - Jo was an amazing guide! We were with her for over 2 hours. She is so knowledgeable on Henry VIII and his six wives. Fascinating information! This tour is a must for those of us who love the history and intrigue involving the Tudor period of Henry VIII. You will not be disappointed!
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Andrea_b
Aug 19, 2025
Hampton Court Palace - What an amazing experience to have our guide Jo meet us at the front gates and take us round the areas and explain what happened where in such detail. Her knowledge of the people and the history was incredible.
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Nicholas_p
Aug 3, 2025
Jo was amazing! - Jo delivered an incredibly informative tour that ticked every box! Friendly and personable, Jo is so knowledgeable about the Palace. Made it sound like a fun chat instead of speaking at you. Extremely interesting and would recommend Jo as a guide to anyone!
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Floyd_p
Aug 1, 2025
Our time at Hampton Court with Jo!!! - Jo have us the absolute most amazing tour we have ever experienced, THANK YOU Jo!!! So knowledgeable is she, and patient and thorough to all our questions, and never did we feel hurried. We so enjoyed this time at Hampton Court because of the her as well as the venue, and cannot give but an A+ recommendation for her services!
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Ingela_u
Jul 27, 2025
She knew everything! - Our guide Sheila knew everything about Hampton Court! The 2 hour private guiding tour was worth every penny.
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Tammy_r
Jul 24, 2025
We all absolutely loved... - We all absolutely loved this tour. Jo, our guide was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching us everything. After the tour we walked around the gardens. We really could have stayed all day, there is so much to see and do here.
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David_h
Jul 18, 2025
Hampton Court with Jo - We were blown away with the history and knowledge of our tour guide. Jo brought this castle to life for us and we enjoyed every minute.
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Tamela_c
Jul 16, 2025
Best tour we’ve ever been on! - Jo was very knowledgeable about Hampton Court Palace’s history. She was very friendly. Best tour we’ve ever been on.
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John_s
Jun 25, 2025
Jo Cooper was an... - Jo Cooper was an excellent guide. She reached out in advance of our arrival and the tailored the tour to our granddaughters’ interests.
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Pam_m
Jun 21, 2025
Outstanding guide - Jo was a fantastic guide. She showed us all the ins and out of the Tudor court. Her knowledge of English history was excellent and she was very considerate of my ability to walk stairs and rest occasionally. Highly recommend.
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From $225 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).